Sunday, June 19, 2011

Mega Man #6 And TPB Volume 1 Details

Mega Man issue #5 marked the beginning of a new story arc for Archie's comic series, one not limited to the boundaries of the games' stories. Issue #6 looks to continue this trend, picking up right after the humble beginnings of the "Time Keeps Slipping" arc:

"Time Keeps Slipping,” Part 2. Dr. Wily has vanished! Roll has been kidnapped! Dr. Light is in federal custody! What’s Mega Man to do? The blue bomber teams up with Cut Man and Ice Man to investigate the ruins of Wily’s castle and search for clues, but what dangers await within? And who are these two, new, powered-up Robot Masters?"

Issue #6 will entail 32 pages, retailing for $2.99. An official release date is forthcoming.

In related news, we have official confirmation of the first Archie Mega Man trade paperback volume that was leaked via Amazon a few months ago. As speculated, the single volume book will collect issues 1-4, representing the complete "Let The Games Begin" story arc. Furthermore, the book will also play host to a collection of variant covers, sketches, and "special features." Pre-order your copy at Amazon.

Yeah its pretty sad, Rock is my favorite game character and Capcom used to be my favorite game designers, but these days their titles (besides a few good ones like dead rising and street fighter) are lacking.

@ZeroX_Syaoran: I agree with you on pretty much everything except Roll’s eye color. I always liked Classic Roll (and Classic Mega Man) better with the original blue eyes, rather than green, to help differentiate her better from the other Rolls.

Though, actually, I also don’t mind Roll’s original dress, and think it works better for this early on in the comic, but the way it looks on the cover of the TPB makes it VERY obvious that it’s an edit. Of course, if they really wanted to match Roll's dress with what's in the story, then why is Rush still there?

Anywho… YES!! I’m so stoked that the Light bots become good (or at least, that’s the impression that I’m getting)! That’s always been something that’s been on the back of my mind when it comes to this new comic, and I’m glad to see it going in this direction! ^^